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Matthew Wheeler: 1989 Jeep YJ (parted out 2/2020)

Drive Train

  • Transplanted from 1995 Chevrolet S10 Blazer.
    • Engine 262 cu in (4.3 L) Vortec V6
    • 4L60 automatic transmission
  • One ton axles, front Ford Dana Super 60 and rear Ford Sterling 10.5 both from 2006 Ford F-350. 5.13 gearing, Yukon Zip lockers.
  • Offroad Design magnum doubler and Ford 205 transfer case for 5.33:1 in low low and 83.7 final drive ratio
  • Stock Ford disc brakes in rear, EBC rotors and pads on front disc brakes.
  • Pit Bull Rocker 42x15.0 bias ply tires on 17 inch Spyderlock beadlock wheels.
  • Aluminum radiator with electric fans.
  • Winters shifter.
  • PSC full hydro steering mounted to Artec truss

Body and Suspension

  • 16 inch ORI struts front and rear
  • Motobilt 4 link rear and 3 link front long arms.
  • Warn Zeon 10S winch.
  • Custom roll cage. 
  • Stretched front and rear to 108 in wheelbase.

Extra Equipment

  • Dual Viair compressors with Viair 2.5 gallon tank
  • Camera system looking forward passenger front tire, looking forward down front driveshaft, and looking rearward down rear driveshaft for self spotting

Interior Modifications

  • Master Craft front seats with 5 point harnesses.
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